Fertility Nursing
The provision of fertility services to support those seeking treatment for infertility is a newer area of nursing practice; the fertility nurse is responsible for providing a holistic approach to investigation, treatment, and early pregnancy through compassionate, informed and evidence-based practice. It is a diverse role engaging with the multi professional team and lobbying to improve services across the UK. Use this guide to find information resources related to fertility nursing including books, reports and journal articles.
Last updated:
27/10/2022
Key Resources
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Fertility care provision for the UK: position statement London: RCN
Royal College of Nursing (2021) Fertility preservation: RCN guidance for nursing staff. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2021) An RCN education and career progression framework for fertility nursing. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2021) Clinical nurse specialist in endometriosis. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Female genital mutilation. RCN guidance for sexual health care. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2019) Female genital mutilation: an RCN resource for nursing and midwifery practice. 4th edn. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Genital examination in women. A resource for skills development and assessment. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Guidance for nurses and midwives to support those affected by domestic abuse. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Modern slavery and trafficking: guidance for nurses and midwives. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2021) Multiple births midwife standard: RCN guidance for midwifery and nursing. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) RCN guidance conscientious objection (termination of pregnancy): position statement. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) RCN nursing education in termination of pregnancy services. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) RCN termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) 2013: position statement. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Termination of pregnancy: an RCN nursing framework. London: RCN.
Royal College of Nursing (2020) Women’s health pocket guide. London: RCN.
RCN page on domestic abuse
RCN page on female genital mutilation
RCN page on modern Slavey and human trafficking
RCN page on pregnancy and disability
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, London: NMC.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: guidelines
We would like to thank the RCN Fertility Nursing member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.
Books
Allen H (2009) Managing intimacy and emotions in advanced fertility care: the future of nursing and midwifery roles. Keswick: M & K Publishing.
Balen A (2014) Infertility in practice. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Earle S (2012) Understanding reproductive loss: perspectives on life, death and fertility. Farham, Surrey: Ashgate.
Knight, J (2015) The complete guide to fertility awareness. London: Routledge
Macklon N (2015) Case studies in assisted reproduction: common and uncommon presentations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
McVeigh E (2013) Oxford handbook of reproductive medicine and family planning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Melville C (2015) Sexual and reproductive health at a glance. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell.
Mulhall J (2013) Fertility preservation in male cancer patients. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Mulhall J and Hsiao W (2014) Men’s sexual health and fertility: a clinician’s guide. Berlin: Springer.
Watson R (2015) Handbook of fertility: nutrition, diet, lifestyle and reproductive health. Amsterdam : Academic Press.
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Journal articles
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Journals
Journals of interest for fertility. Use these links to see details of availability.
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